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T. J. PAIRPOINT.

JEWELED SPOON.

Patented Sept. 23,1884.

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THOMAS J. PAIRPOINT, OF FEV BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS.

JEWELED SPOON.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 305,629, dated September 23, 1884.

Application filed December 31,1883. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, THOMAS J. PAIRIOINT, of New Bedford, in the county of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Jeweled Spoons, &c., of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to settings for jewels upon the handles of spoons, forks, &c.; and my invention consists in the novel arrangement of the settings, whereby both the front and back of the jewel are exposed, so that the jewel may be readily cleaned.

In the accompanying drawings, Figures 1, 2, and 3 are front views of spoons provided with various forms of settings constructed in accordance with my invention. Figs. 2 and 3 are rear'elevations respectively of the structures shown in Figs. 2and 3. Figs. 4, 5, and 6 are side views in section of the upper parts of the handles of the same.

In the said drawings, A A A designate the handles of the spoons, or it may be of forks or other similar articles, the said handles being of any desired form, and embellished with any desired ornamentation. ,At its upper end each handle is formed with a hole or aperture of round, oval, square, or any other form to correspond with the shape of the setting.

a a a designate the settings, which, though different in certain details, are all open at back and front, as shown, so-that the gems B can be readily reached on both sides and thoroughly cleaned.

In Figs. 1 and 4: I have shown a form of setting consisting of an oval rim, a, the front and back edges of which are scallopedor serrated, and such scallops or serrations are bent over the front and back faces of the gem B. In this form the rim isforced into the aperture of the handle and held therein by solder or in other suitable manner, and the stone projects beyond the faces of the handle on both sides. In this form, while the two faces of the gem may be readily cleaned, the water will not settle inside of the mounting;

In Figs. 2, 2, and 5 I have shown a form of setting which consists of a rim scalloped upon its back, and carrying upon its front a series of prongs, a", which hold the gem B. form the stone or gem does not project beyond the back of the handle at all, but its rear face is readily reached through the central aperture in the rim. This rim is forced into the aperture of the handle, and is held therein as described above with reference to Figs. 1 and 4.

In Figs..3, 3, and 6 I have shown a form of setting in which the rim is star-shaped and does not rest within the aperture'of the ham dle, but is soldered upon the back of the handle over the aperture. Upon its front side the rim carries a series ofprongs, which hold the gem B. Instead of attaching the rim to the handle by solder it, may be held in position simply by forcing the prongs a through the aperture, so that they will press against the sides of the aperture, and thus hold the rim against the back of the spoon, the outer ends of the prongs being then clinched upon the jewel B, so as to hold it in the usual manner. In this form the gem can be readily reached through the aperture in the rim.

Having thus described my invention, I claim- 1. As a new article of manufacture, a spoon the handle of which is provided with a gem set in such manner as to leave the gem exposed at both sides, for the purposes described.

2. A spoon the handle of which .is provided at its upper end with an opening or aperture. a rim secured to the handle coincidently with the aperture, and a jewel held by the said rim, substantially as described.

3. A spoon provided with an opening or aperture in its handle, a rim having an open back secured to the handle coincidenlly with the aperture, and provided with prongs, and a gem held by said prongs, substantially as described.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

THOMAS J. PAIR-POINT.

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